The Newsletter of Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind

Founding Member of the International Guide Dog Federation

Spring/Summer 2005 Vol. 20, No 1

www.guidedogs.caRegistered Charity No. 10684 6819 RR0001

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It is with great pleasure that I take over the role of Chairperson on theBoard of Directors for Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Firstly, I must extend huge thanks, from myself and other members of the Board, to Gail Nicholls. Gail did an incredible job as ourChairperson and will continue to play an integral role in the organizationas our Past Chair. Gail has left Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind inan excellent state as we continue our mandate to provide professionallytrained guide dogs to visually impaired Canadians.

I have been involved with Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind forapproximately twenty years in various capacities. I have the utmostrespect and admiration for the clients we serve, and I am proud to play a part in assisting them with their mobility requirements.Enthusiasm for the cause has spread to my own personal company aswell, RE/MAX metro-city realty ltd., as well as my salepeople, as weeagerly organize a fundraising golf tournament for Canadian GuideDogs annually in Ottawa.

It is with great anticipation that I look to the future of Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. I have included a listing of all of our Boardmembers who share the same goals as I do in continuing the growthand development of the organization that we are proud to be involved with.

Heather SkuceChairpersonCanadian Guide Dogs for the Blind Board of Directors

Chairperson’s Message

Guide Dog Memorial TributesULTRA VIOLETUltra Violet - retired Brood Bitch. GreatMum to 28 puppies. Loved by everyonewho met her and will never be forgotten byJane and Jessie.

ELSAElsa, (1987-2004) my first guide dog,enriched my life with her devotion andcompanionship. What an incredible life weshared. I, along with my family andfriends, will always remember you. Rest in peace little Elsa.

Karen Fitz-Gerald

KOLAKola, a female golden retriever, was bornJune 5, 1993. She was puppy walked byPat Barrett and Greg Prue, and became aguide dog for Anna Vimini in Espanola,Ontario. Kola retired in the fall of 2003.She passed away on February 18, 2005.Kola will be sadly missed.

SOONERSooner was donated to Canadian GuideDogs for the Blind from Guiding Eyes, NewYork in 1994 and was Stud Dog forCanadian Guide Dogs for the Blind littersU, V, W, Z & C. He was companion forretired guide dog Folley and is sadly missedby her and Carol & Ivan Barclay.

VARGOVargo was the working guide dog ofOttawa resident Marty Jones. Marty andVargo were a terrific team. Vargo was notonly a wonderful guide dog for Marty, butalso helped to put smiles on the faces ofothers as a therapy dog. Marty and Vargoattended many special events for CanadianGuide Dogs for the Blind, and Vargo wasalways ready to represent our organizationas a quality guide dog.

CGDB BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chair Heather SkuceSecretary Jane ThorntonTreasurer David SchijnsPast Chair Gail NichollsDirector Mary Jane BinksDirector Ronald BurnsDirector Bruce WatsonDirector William Wolfenden

Heather Skuce

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Litter BoxThe following puppies were bred by CGDB sinceSeptember 1, 2004“J” Litter born on October 25, 20047 pups to Ruth (GR) whelpedby Carole & Martin Eley; bred to Berton (GR) fromGuide Dog Foundation forthe Blind Inc.

“K” Litter born on November 25, 20045 pups to Opal (BL) whelpedby John & Heather Chilvers;bred to Buzz (YL) fromGuiding Eyes for the Blind.

“L” Litter born on November 26, 20048 pups to Unity III (YL)whelped by Margaret & LeoDeKryger; bred to Kirk (YL)cared for by Judy Price.

“M” Litter born on December 2, 20045 pups to Marie (BL)whelped by Peggy & Cliff Amundson; bred toParker (YL). ç

Breeding Stock Holders RequiredCanadian Guide Dogs for the Blind is looking for people in the Ottawaarea who are interested in becoming breeding stock holders. This is along term commitment in which a non-spayed bitch or non-neuteredstud dog lives in the person’s home. An adult must be home during theday and have their own transportation, plus the home must have a secureyard. The female dog would be whelped, initially under supervision, in thefamily’s home where the puppies will stay until they are approximatelyeight weeks of age. Ownership of breeding stock dogs is retained byCanadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. Food and all veterinary expensesare provided. ç

PUPPY BREED PUPPY WALKER LOCATIONASHBURY GR/M Kauffman, John Ottawa, ONASHBURY GR/M French, Jennifer Ottawa, ONBABS II YL/B Smith, Nancy & Geoff Delta, BCBARNABY YL/M Pletscher, Brigitte Campbell River, BCBARRETT YL/M Ko, Yoonmi Kanata, ONBARRETT YL/M Kettles, Janet Gloucester, ONCADBURY CL/M More, Julie Greely, ONCARLETON II GS/M Steenbakkers, Terri & Jack Kanata, ONCIVITAN II GS/M Farris, Ron & Cathy Ottawa, ONDEMI YL/B Christiano, Pat Dorval, QCDEVIN YL/M Lumley, Alex Comox, BCDOMINO YL/M Johnson, Jill Kemptville, ONDUDLEY II YL/M Tunnicliffe, Jewel Surrey, BCDUDLEY II YL/M Kauffman, John Ottawa, ONDURRANT YL/M Buechert, Marian Langley, BCFARAH II GR/B Durham, Mary Victoria, BCFOUNTAIN YL/B Beveridge, Sheldon & Jean Kars, ONGUS YL/M Elder, Bernie Nepean, ONMARIE BL/B Vronick, William Manotick, ONTYM YL/M Clouthier, Joyce Nepean, ONVIRAGO-JORDAN YL/M Steenbakkers, Terri & Jack Kanata, ONYANNI GR/LR/B Coates, Janice Maple Ridge, BCYATES III GR/LR/M Drage, Melvyn Squamish, BCYESTA GR/LR/B Ritchie, Cecile & Bill Ottawa, ONYOZIE GR/LR/B Whitehorne, Kim & Doug Oxford Mills, ONZEP GR/M Gareau, Susie Vancouver, BCZILLA GR/B Bales, Ross Ottawa, ONZODIE GR/M Farrugia, Ellen Delta, BC

GR GOLDEN RETRIEVER B BITCHYL YELLOW LAB M MALEBL BLACK LABCL CHOCOLATE LABGR/LR GOLDEN RETRIEVER, LABRADOR RETRIEVER CROSSGS GERMAN SHEPHERD

Puppy Walking ProgramSincere thanks to the following foster families whose dogs have completed the Puppy Walking Program since September 2004:

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DUGDALE, STANLEYCanadian Guide Dogs for the Blind is saddened by thepassing of Stanley Dugdale on March 29, 2005. As pro-prietors of The Swan at Carp, a British pub and restau-rant in Carp, Ontario, the Dugdales were long-time con-tributors to our cause. The Dugdales came to Canadafrom the U.K. with knowledge of guide dogs. Since thelate 1980’s, The Swan at Carp raised money through hav-ing a guider at their location, as well as hosting many spe-cial events, including gourmet dinners and trivial pursuitnights. For many locals in the Carp area, the Swan atCarp golf tournament in support of Canadian GuideDogs was always highly anticipated. Many of our clientswith guide dogs also enjoyed the atmosphere and food atThe Swan at Carp, as it became a tradition to spend oneevening out at the restaurant each time we had a newgroup of clients in training to receive guide dogs. Stansold the business in 2004. Our long standing relation-ship with Stan and the numerous guide dogs he spon-sored will not be forgotten.

HANNA, JOHNJohn passed away on April 11, 2005. John had threeguide dogs from Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind,including his latest “Danford”, a black lab he hadreceived in 1998. Raised in Almonte, Ontario, John wasa resident of Smiths Falls, Ontario and very well knownby many in the community. Known as “Singer John”, hewas a self-taught singer and guitar player. John was aregular entertainer in area nursing homes, hospitals andat benefit concerts. He was especially well received bythe residents of Lombard Manor. Loving to share his giftof music with anyone, John was once quoted as saying,“To get in there, and get their spirits up a bit, that’s whatI like”. John’s spirit will carry on to all those who enjoyedhis talents and friendship.

HIGGINS, SHELLEYWe send our condolences to the family of ShelleyHiggins. Shelley was a former puppy walker for CanadianGuide Dogs for the Blind. She raised three pups for usover a few years; Bailey, Ferguson, and Maclaren. ç

Obituaries

Graduate Guide DogsThe following guide dogs have graduated since September 1, 2004:DOG NAME BREED SEX LOCATIONAMY II YL B Elliot Lake, ONBEAUTY BL B Ottawa, ONMARIA YL B Stratford, ONREBA GR B St. John’s, NLULMA YL B Cornwall, ONUPTON II YL/GR M Lachine, QCUREKA YL B Pembroke, ONVERITY BL B Peterborough, ONXIA YL/GR B London, ONXYLON II YL/GR M Scarborough, ONZIGGY YL/GR M Ottawa, ON

LEGENDBL BLACK LABRADOR M MALEYL YELLOW LABRADOR B BITCHGR GOLDEN RETRIEVER

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Canadian Guide Dogs for theBlind is a founding member ofthe International Guide DogFederation. We are pleased tohave cooperation with manyguide dog schools internationally,and are excited to announce ourdonation of two future guidedogs to the Israel Guide DogCenter for the Blind.

Both puppies are being fosteredby volunteers in Toronto untilthey are old enough to fly, atwhich time they will be sent toIsrael to begin their training tobecome guide dogs for the visually impaired clients they willeventually be matched with.‘Kendall’ is with volunteer LindaBrager, while ‘Lacy’ is with volunteer Avi Charney.

Canadian Guide Dogs for theBlind has donated several dogsto the Israel Guide Dog Center inpast years. In a statement toCanadian Guide Dogs for the

Blind, Noach Braun, Director ofthe Israel Guide Dog Center forthe Blind says, “Thank you againfor this opportunity to benefit inthis way from your school’s expe-rience and accomplishments…

The dogs your school has kindlysent us are proving themselves asbeing of top quality….Thank youfor your continued help and support”. ç

Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind

The tournament is organized bythe Ottawa Valley Golf Associationon behalf of Canadian GuideDogs for the Blind. All of therevenue from entry fees and thedonation from the tournamentsponsor, The Investors Group,are directed to Canadian GuideDogs for the Blind. CedarhillGolf Club provides the use oftheir golf course and club houseat no cost.

Article submitted by John Hussar,President OVGA

The Ottawa Valley GolfAssociation and the OttawaRegion of Investors Group heldtheir annual Captain’s Scrambleon September 24, 2004 at theCedarhill Golf Club in Ottawa.One hundred and twenty-fiveplayers representing twenty-fivearea clubs participated.

This year, the winning team wasfrom Hautes Plaines with a 14-under score of 56. The teamwas comprised of the followingplayers: Captain Hugo Laplante;Stephen Bourgault; MichelRainville; Bertrand Gignac; andGilles Collette.

The tournament raised a total of $5,500. ç

OVGA Tournament

Pictured is Lacy, one of the pups being donated to the Israel Guide Dog Center.

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Gillian shared her story of what lifewas like for her after losing hersight as an adult. The presentationwas very moving and everyonecame away with a greater under-standing and appreciation of whatlife is like for people suffering fromthe challenges of losing their sight.Gillian's story was very inspirationalas employees listened to how shehad not only overcome these challenges but also excelled in hernew life and career.

Truly, QLT's five-year sponsorshipto CGDB has made a meaningfuldifference in the lives of many people.

Our alliance with CGDB has been very special andour funding has helped sponsor over 20 dogs. Weare pleased to know that six dogs have completedthe training program and are now working withtheir visually impaired partners across Canada. ç

Submitted by Michelle Waugh & Kristen Rowley,QLT Inc.

This year marks the conclusion of afive-year sponsorship commitmentthat QLT Inc. made to CanadianGuide Dogs for the Blind in 1999.

Since then, QLT has donated$325,000 to the organization tohelp train new puppies as guidedogs for the visually impaired. OnSeptember 23, 2004 Gail Nicholls,Chairperson of CGDB’s Board ofDirectors, came to Vancouver topresent a beautiful piece of art toPaul Hastings, President and CEO,QLT Inc., in honour of the company's generous support. In addition, Mr. Hastings and Julia Levy,Executive Chairman, Scientific Advisory Board, wereboth presented with matching statues of guide dogs.

During the presentation, QLT employees had anopportunity to listen to Gillian, a recipient of one ofthe QLT sponsored guide dogs, named Kaslo.

QLT & Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind

It remains a common misconcep-tion that we are affiliated withthe Canadian National Institutefor the Blind. This is somethingthat is not true. Canadian Guide

Canadian Guide Dogs for theBlind continues to work our public relations campaigns, as weattempt to introduce the publicinto the world of guide dogs.

Dogs for the Blind is an inde-pendent registered Canadiancharitable organization. We relyon individual and corporatedonations plus our own fundrais-ing initiatives to operate.

Each year, Canadian Guide Dogsfor the Blind opens its doors tothe public with several OpenHouses at our National Office &Training Centre in Manotick,Ontario.

Our 2005 Open Houses havebeen scheduled on the followingdays from 11:00am – 3:00pm:

Saturday, June 4, 2005Wednesday, August 3, 2005 ç

Open Houses & Tours

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Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind Fundraising Dinner & Auction Fundraising Dinner & Auction Thursday, November 3, 2005 Thursday, November 3, 2005

Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind is seeking donations from community minded businesses to use in ourCanadian Guide Dogs for the Blind is seeking donations from community minded businesses to use in our

5th annual Fundraising Dinner & Auction in November. We hope that you will consider supporting us. 5th annual Fundraising Dinner & Auction in November. We hope that you will consider supporting us.

BENEFITS TO YOUR BUSINESS:BENEFITS TO YOUR BUSINESS:

-REVENUE CANADA CHARITABLE TAX RECEIPT FOR VALUE OF DONATION-REVENUE CANADA CHARITABLE TAX RECEIPT FOR VALUE OF DONATION-RECOGNITION IN AUCTION PROGRAM-RECOGNITION IN AUCTION PROGRAM-YOUR ITEM ON DISPLAY FOR THE DURATION OF THE EVENT-YOUR ITEM ON DISPLAY FOR THE DURATION OF THE EVENT-ASSISTING IN SUPPORTING THE TRAINING OF GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND-ASSISTING IN SUPPORTING THE TRAINING OF GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND

Canadian Guide Dogs for the BlindCanadian Guide Dogs for the Blind4120 Rideau Valley Drive North4120 Rideau Valley Drive NorthPO Box 280PO Box 280Manotick, Ontario K4M 1A3Manotick, Ontario K4M 1A3(613) 692-7777(613) 692-7777

Registered Charity No. 10684 6819 RR0001Registered Charity No. 10684 6819 RR0001

The event includes a semi-formal dinner, silent & live auctionsThe event includes a semi-formal dinner, silent & live auctions

For more information contact:For more information contact:

SpecialThanks Special thanks to the followingbusinesses that have donated goodsor services toCanadian Guide Dogsfor the Blind:

AIR CANADA CARGOtransporting dogs and pups

BAYER INC. ANIMAL HEALTHveterinary supplies

FALCON SOFTWARECOMPANYdesigning CGDB web site

NESTLE PURINA PETCARE INC.food for dogs and pups intraining

NOVARTIS ANIMALHEALTH CANADA INC.veterinary supplies

THE OTTAWA HOSPITAL – GENERAL CAMPUSmedical equipment

VETCOM INC.veterinary supplies

VETOQUINOL N.-A. INC.veterinary supplies

WYETH ANIMALHEALTHveterinary supplies

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Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind Canadian Guide Dogs for the BlindGo For Guide Dogs Fundraising WalkGo For Guide Dogs Fundraising Walk

Andrew Haydon ParkAndrew Haydon ParkCarling Avenue, OttawaCarling Avenue, Ottawa

Registration 9:30amRegistration 9:30amWalk starts 10:30amWalk starts 10:30am

Bring your dog and joinBring your dog and joinus for this 4 km walk tous for this 4 km walk toraise funds for the raise funds for the training of guide dogs.training of guide dogs.

Post walk BBQ, lots of door prizes, fun for you and your pooch!!!Post walk BBQ, lots of door prizes, fun for you and your pooch!!!

The City of Ottawa no-dog bylaw hasThe City of Ottawa no-dog bylaw hasbeen waived for our event.been waived for our event.

The only day this year to take your dogThe only day this year to take your dogto Andrew Haydon Park!!!to Andrew Haydon Park!!!

Details (613) 692-7777Details (613) 692-7777

Sunday, May 29, 2005Sunday, May 29, 2005

Our fourth annual FundraisingDinner & Auction occurred onNovember 4, 2004. We movedto a new venue, which proved tobe a great choice. The ninetypeople attending were pleasedwith the beautiful atmosphere ofthe Monterey Inn Resort Hotel inOttawa. The dinner was won-derful, and the auction wasincredible fun. This was thankslargely in part to our specialguest auctioneer, Stuntman Stu

from 106.9 The Bear in Ottawa.Stu added a great comedic ele-ment and was a very talentedauctioneer too! As it has beeneach year, a first-class return tripfrom Ottawa to Vancouveraboard Via Rail Canada was thehighlighted item of the evening.The $7,000 excursion, donatedby Via Rail, has traditionallybecome the final auctioned itemof the event, adding to the antici-pation and excitement.

Congratulations to Mr. JohnKenny, the successful bidder, andour thanks to Via Rail for theircontinued support of our auc-tion. We are looking forward toconducting this auction onceagain in November 2005, andare currently seeking donationsfor auction items. Please see ourad in this newsletter for moredetails. ç

Fundraising Dinner & Auction

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It was another hugely successfulyear for the annual motorcycleride in support of CanadianGuide Dogs for the Blind. Verymuch dependent on good weath-er, September 12th turned into abeautiful day, and approximately160 local motorcycle riders par-ticipated in the event. The ride isorganized by the Ottawa RiverRiders Virago Owners ClubChapter, but is an all-brandevent. The ride was a route fromManotick to Calabogie and back,encompassing about two-hun-dred kilometres. Following theride, all participants enjoyed abarbecue, biker games, and morethan 130 door prizes were givenaway. We are extremely gratefulto the V.O.C. club for their con-tinued dedication to our cause.When all was said and done, the

Charity Motorcycle Ride

Pictured are Robin Babin, Ettie van Dijk, and Paul Bastow from theOttawa River Riders handing a cheque for $1930 to Steve Doucette,Special Events Manager for Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Your Company Can Help…..Canadian Dogs for the Blind receives nogovernment funding. A large portion ofour revenue comes from the businesscommunity. There are many ways thatyou and your company or place of business can help us in raising funds toprovide professionally trained guide dogsto visually impaired Canadians. Someare on a larger scale, while others arefun and creative ways. Remember, everylittle bit helps! Here are some ideas:FINANCIAL DONATIONSYour company can make a donation toCanadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. Fora $500 donation, you’ll receive a tokenphoto of a puppy.SPONSORSHIPSLarger or established companies maywish to sponsor a guide dog. For a$5,000 donation, you’ll have the oppor-tunity to name a guide dog. This specif-ic dog will be sponsored by your com-pany and you’ll receive regular updateson the status of this dog’s training.

GIFTS IN KINDDonate an item or service to our organi-zation. We are often seeking items to usein our Fundraising Auction or as door prizesat our Fundraising Walks. If you have anitem or service that you think would beof value to us in some way let us know.MATCHING DONATION PARTNERSHIPSHave employees of your company donatefunds to Canadian Guide Dogs for theBlind. As a company, match the amountof money that each employee agrees todonate. You could even do this througha small payroll deduction.EMPLOYEE VOLUNTEERINGHave your company contribute a team of volunteers for a day. We may be ableto use your volunteer services at ourTraining Centre or at a fundraising event.This helps us and increases staff moraleand teambuilding.CASUAL FRIDAYSCollect funds in your office in exchangefor casual Fridays. If you’re office is lessformal, you could reverse it into “dress

up days” or be creative with ideas like“dress in red days” or “hockey logosdays”, whatever you can think of!BAKE SALESHave everyone in your office bake adessert. Then hold a bake sale or rafflethe yummy treats to people in the office. BRING YOUR DOG TO WORK DAYIf everyone in the office is allergy-free,host a “bring your dog to work day”.Have employees contribute a specificamount of money for the permission tobring their dog to work for one special day.IN-OFFICE AUCTIONSIf your company has “perks” for yourclients, use them to support CanadianGuide Dogs for the Blind on occasion.Do you have hockey tickets, concert tickets, green fees, promotional items,etc.? Rather than give everything to yourclients, treat your staff well too. Offerthem a chance to purchase modestlypriced raffle tickets to win these “perks”and donate the proceeds to CanadianGuide Dogs for the Blind. ç

Ottawa River Riders V.O.C.Chapter presented CanadianGuide Dogs for the Blind with a cheque for $1930.

Don’t miss the 2005 Guide DogsRun on Saturday, September 17th.All riders are welcome! ç

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Canadian Guide Dogs for theBlind graduated its firstLabradoodle in 2004. ‘Andrews’is now working as a Guide Dog in Whitby, Ontario.

The Labradoodle is a crossbetween the Labrador Retrieverand Standard Poodle. This example of logical and plannedcross breeding was created by the Guide Dogs of Victoria inAustralia in the 1980’s. The goal was to create a new ‘breed’with the best attributes of theoriginal breeds. Specifically, theobjective was to produce GuideDogs that do not shed as muchhair, for people with allergies.Labradoodle Guide Dogs havebeen successfully trained andplaced in Australia, Hawaii, andthe United Kingdom. ç

Labradoodles

Ace Milk Convenience. . . . . . . . . . . . . Ajax Winks #1280 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OttawaUltramar #221 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arnprior Miceli’s Mini-Mart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sault Ste MarieUltramar #233 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Belleville Mac’s #68013. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Smiths FallsMac’s-Beckers #68078 . . . . . . . . . . . . Carleton Place Daisy Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TorontoInternational News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Etobicoke Gateway Newstand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TorontoHasty Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hamilton Mac’s #66003. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TrentonMac’s #1088 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kingston Corner Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VaughanMac’s #1385 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LaSalle Mac’s #1321. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WhitbyMalton Variety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mississauga International News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WindsorSmart Mart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oshawa Shiva Variety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windsor

CGDB thanks the many Ontario stores that havesupported us through the sale of Nevada tickets in the past year

Pictured is ‘Andrews’, CanadianGuide Dogs for the Blind’s firstLabradoodle Guide Dog.

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Pictured performing is the Backroads BarbershopQuartet, part of the festivities at Pet Country Estate’s Open House.

Sunday, September 19th, 2004 marked the firstannual “Pet Country Estate” OPEN HOUSE in support of Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Located just south of Barrie in Innisfil, Ontario, ownerLiz Gordon – a local breeder along with head trainerJim Gilchrist, are proud supporters of CanadianGuide Dogs for the Blind’s “Guider Project”. Forseveral years, they’ve collected funds from theirclients and visitors to donate to the organization.

Wanting to do “something special” for guide dogs andtheir users throughout Simcoe County, their 10-acrefacility was host to numerous activities for the wholefamily including agility & obedience demonstrationsin their nationally-accredited training fields, a silentauction, and “golden and sheltie parades”.

People found “paws-itively great bargains” at thevendor tables, and were even serenaded by TheBackroads Barbershop Quartet during the bar-beque. In all, over 700 attended, many with dogs oftheir own, to enjoy what turned out to be a gloriousday in the sun! Attendance and funds raised sur-passed everyone’s expectations!

Pet Country Estate and Canadian Guide Dogs forthe Blind would like to thank all participants, volun-teers & sponsors for making this day such an incred-ible success. The second annual ‘Open House is setfor Sunday, September 18th, 2005.

Editor’s Note:

This article was contributed by Brian & Donna Adam,CGDB volunteers who helped organize the aforementionedevent and also included this note:

“As owners of the late “Josie” (retired guide dog #204),and current owners of career change dog “Waldon”, we are very proud of our ongoing association withCanadian Guide Dogs for the Blind, and know first-handhow truly amazing these animals really are.” ç

Pet Country Estate Open House

Stamp ProgramCanadian Guide Dogs for the Blind collects used postage stamps to raise funds for our organization. We collect special issues, commemorative, and foreign stamps, but not everyday Canadian or Americanstamps. Either drop off your stamps at our Training Centre in Manotick, Ontario or place them in an envelope and mail them to us. Please note that we are unable to pick up stamps. These stamps are trimmed and sorted by volunteers, and sold to a local dealer. ç

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CGDB Merchandise Order Form

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1. TY BEANIE BABY 2. TY BEANIE BUDDY

4. TOTE BAG

6. CHRISTMAS CARD

3. GOLDEN RETRIEVER T-SHIRT (available June 1, 2005)

5. BASEBALL CAP

Items may not be exactly as shown and all prices include taxes.

CGDB Merchandise

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Go For Guide Dogs WalkCarleton Place, OntarioSaturday, May 28, 2005Giant Tiger, Carleton Place Mews25 Lansdowne AveRegistration 12:00pmWalk Starts 1:00pm

Go For Guide Dogs WalkOttawa, OntarioSunday, May 29, 2005Andrew Haydon ParkCarling Avenue at Holly AcresRegistration 9:30amWalk Starts 10:30am

Meet the Guide Dogs Open HouseManotick, OntarioSaturday, June 4, 2005CGDB Training Centre4120 Rideau Valley Drive North11:00am – 3:00pm

Dickinson Days Craft MarketSales & Awareness DisplayManotick, OntarioSaturday, June 4, 20059:00am – 5:00pm

Community Hero Day Sales& Awareness DisplayLangley, British ColumbiaSaturday, June 4, 2005Save-On-Foods & Drugs8840 210th Street, Walnut Grove12:00pm – 4:00pm

Go For Guide Dogs WalkKingston, OntarioSunday, June 5, 2005Little Cataraqui Creek

Conservation AreaPerth Road (Division St)

north of 401Registration 9:30amWalk Starts 10:00am

Go For Guide Dogs WalkBurnaby, British ColumbiaSunday, July 10, 2005Central ParkImperial Street entranceRegistration 12:00pmWalk Starts 1:00pm

UK Day Garden Party & TeaManotick, OntarioSaturday, July 30, 2005CGDB Training Centre4120 Rideau Valley Drive North1:00pm – 5:00pm

Meet the Guide Dogs Open HouseManotick, OntarioWednesday, August 3, 2005CGDB Training Centre4120 Rideau Valley Drive North11:00am – 3:00pm

Charity Motorcycle RideManotick, OntarioSaturday, September 17, 2005CGDB Training Centre4120 Rideau Valley Drive NorthStart 9:00am

Paws For a CauseInnisfil, OntarioSunday, September 18, 2005Pet Country Estate20th SideroadTime TBA ç

CGDB Upcoming Events

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The Guide Dog Founders’ Path & Garden still haslots of bricks waiting to be engraved. It’s youropportunity to celebrate or commemorate the life of your pet. It’s also a great gift idea. Many peoplechoose to purchase a brick in remembrance of their friends’ pets.

The Guide Dog Founders’ Path & Garden is locatedon the front of our property in Manotick, Ontarioand is accessible to the general public anytime fromspring to autumn. Call us to confirm your brick‘slocation and, then, feel welcome to come and see it for yourself.

The price of our engraved bricks is $50, taxes included.Please note that charitable tax receipts ARE NOTissued for brick orders. For an order form contactus by email at cgdb@sympatico.ca or call (613) 692-7777. Order forms are also available on our website at www.guidedogs.ca ç

The Guide Dog Founders’Path & Garden

Check out our redesignedwebsite at www.guidedogs.ca

Thanks again to Falcon-Software Company Inc. in Victoria, British Columbia for providing their professional design services free of charge.

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